Admissions in PhD in Biotechnology

Following is the eligibility​ criteria for 2023-2024 admission cycle for PhD in Biotechnology at SPGS:

• • Qualification:
    • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree in a relevant field from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
    • CGPA:
      • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
    • GAT/HAT General Test:
      • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing
        score of a minimum of 60%
    • Subject-specific Test:
      • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
      • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
    • Admission Committee Interview:
      • Short listed applicants only
      • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of
        applicants’ interest
    • Conditional Admission:
      • CGPA Requirement:
      • Holders of MPhil or an equivalent degree from a
        HEC recognized Higher Education Institution with a
        CGPA between 2.5 – 2.9 can also apply for
        conditional admission provided:
        • They meet all other requirements for admission in a PhD program (Subject-specific test; Interview, etc.).
        • Successfully complete additional course(s)
    • Students Currently Enrolled in MPhil/Master’s Programs:
      • Applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Master’s or
        equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education
        Institution can also apply for conditional admission provided:
      • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted
        their thesis which has been accepted awaiting defense.
        • MPhil/Master’s degree must be awarded before the start
          of the PhD program.
        • They must satisfy all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test; interview, etc.)